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Updated 2/9/10

FEBRUARY EVENTS FOR THE WEST SEATTLE/FAUNTLEROY YMCA (WSB sponsor) BRANCHES – CLICK HERE

WINTER BROCHURE FOR ALL WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY CENTERS (PLUS SOUTH PARK), CLICK HERE

LIST OF OPEN HOUSES AT ALL SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN WEST SEATTLE (AND THE REST OF THE CITY)

CAMP LONG PROGRAMS FOR FEBRUARY, ALL LISTED HERE

WEDNESDAYS-SUNDAYS THROUGH FEBRUARY 21: “Love Song” at ArtsWest

FEBRUARY 9: 2nd weekday since Metro service changes took effect (West Seattle details here)

FEBRUARY 9: Transportation forum at South Seattle Community College’s Georgetown campus, who’s who in the Duwamish – 8:30-10:30 am

FEBRUARY 9: Greendrinks event at Neighborhood House’s High Point Neighborhood Center, 5:30-9 pm (more info here from Sustainable West Seattle)

FEBRUARY 9: Special election in King County – including Seattle Public Schools levies and King County Library ballot measure (details on King County Elections website)

FEBRUARY 9 AND EVERY TUESDAY: Open turntables night at Skylark Cafe and Club (WSB sponsor), 6 pm – see the calendar here

FEBRUARY 9: North Delridge Neighborhood Council, Youngstown Arts Center, 6:30 pm

FEBRUARY 9: Fauntleroy Community Association meeting, The Hall at Fauntleroy, 7 pm

FEBRUARY 9: Admiral Neighborhood Association meeting, Admiral Church basement meeting room, 7 pm

FEBRUARY 9: At the Senior Center of West Seattle: CPR classes
Tuesdays, February 9 or 23 or Saturday, January 23 or February 13
from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Cost $55. Sign up with Scott at 206-734-7484

FEBRUARY 9 AND EVERY TUESDAY: Rock music trivia every Tuesday night at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor), 8 pm

FEBRUARY 9 AND EVERY TUESDAY: Open turntables @ Skylark Cafe (WSB sponsor), 6 pm

FEBRUARY 9: Westside Symphonette’s fifth rehearsal of the new season and new players are welcome! Details here

FEBRUARY 10-13: South Park Bridge scheduled to be closed to both vehicle and marine traffic 7 am-7 pm daily each day

FEBRUARY 10: West Seattle Montessori School/West Seattle Academy (WSB sponsor) open house, 6-8 pm (11215 15th SW)

FEBRUARY 10: At the Senior Center of West Seattle: NEW EARLY EVENING – Brazilian Fitness and Toning
FREE DEMO on Wednesday, February 3 at 7:15 p.m. during Dance Time
Ongoing classes start WED. FEB. 10 to MAR. 3; MAR. 10-31
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
4 weeks $20 member/$28 non-member/$10 drop in
Dora Oliveira has designed Afro-Brazilian approach incorporating folk dance styles with body strengthening exercises/movements.

FEBRUARY 10 2/10 Salsa at 6pm $12, Ballroom & Latin 7pm-8:30 at Kenyon Hall $15 www.balorico.blogspot.com – New AfroPeruvian dance class offered at Hiawatha Community Center- Tuesdays @ 7:35pm Begins April 20th and continues through the summer. New Ballroom Dancing for Kids offered at High Point Community Center- Thursdays @ 5pm (begins Feb 18th and ongoing) and also offered at Hiawatha Community Center – Thursdays @ 6:30pm (begins April 6th and ongoing) Balorico offers a FREE Ballroom & Latin Class Monday March 1st (and every First Monday of the month 6pm-7pm at Kenyon Hall). More info www.balorico.blogspot.com

FEBRUARY 10 AND EVERY WEDNESDAY: Trivia at Skylark Cafe (WSB sponsor), 6:45 pm

FEBRUARY 10 AND EVERY WEDNESDAY: Trivia at Skylark Cafe (WSB sponsor), 6:45 pm

FEBRUARY 10: At the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle: In honor of Black History Month, Harium Martin-Morris, Seattle School Board Director (Distr 3), will be the guest speaker. This event will be during our Noon meeting on Wednesday February 10th, and should prove to be an interesting presenter. The West Seattle Kiwanis club is one of the first service clubs established in West Seattle, and was started in 1929. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. The Kiwanis Club of West Seattle offers you the opportunity to share your experience, knowledge, and time in service to the community. This service is great fun and builds fellowship with other members. Excellent, diverse programs can be enjoyed at our weekly meetings. Membership is open to all men and women who possess a genuine interest in serving the community. The club meets at 7am every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, and Noon every 2nd Wednesday, at Be’s Restaurant in the Junction, at 4509 California Ave SW. Park in rear lot and enter the rear door. For more information, contact Warren Lawless at 206-938-8032 or ewl@westseattle.com

FEBRUARY 10: 34th District Democrats‘ monthly meeting, The Hall at Fauntleroy, 7 pm

FEBRUARY 11: West Seattle High School open house, 6 pm

FEBRUARY 11: Parks Board votes on Code of Conduct, Parks HQ downtown, 7 pm

FEBRUARY 11: Dr. Lorraine McConaghy, public historian at the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle, will talk at the Log House Museum on Thursday, February 11 at 7 p.m. from her new book: Warship under Sail, The USS Decatur in the Pacific West, published by the University of Washington Press. According to Professor John M. Findlay of the University of Washington, McConaghy examines anew the founding of Seattle in this book. The Decatur “participated in the iconic ‘Battle of Seattle,’ that day-long skirmish during January 1856 between ‘Natives’ and ‘non-Natives’ that looms so large in historical accounts of the city.” Warship under Sail focuses on four episodes in the Decatur’s Pacific Squadron mission: the harrowing journey from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean through the Strait of Magellan; a Seattle war story that contested American treaties and settlements; participation with other squadron ships on a U.S. State Department mission to Nicaragua; and more than a year spent anchored off Panama as a hospital ship. In a period of five years, more than 300 men lived aboard ship, leaving a rich record of logbooks, medical and punishment records, correspondence, personal journals, and drawings. Admission is free although donations are always appreciated. Books will be available for purchase.

FEBRUARY 11: Ventana Construction (WSB sponsor) presents its periodic free informational workshop for prospective remodelers/homebuilders – 6 pm at its offices at California/FIndlay – free but RSVP, 932-3009.

FEBRUARY 11: Design Review meeting for Admiral Safeway project, Youngstown Arts Center, 6:30 pm (more here)

FEBRUARY 11 AND MONDAYS/THURSDAYS/SATURDAYS: The Hiawatha Tae Kwon Do Club is looking for new members for its ongoing classes at the Hiawatha Community Center in West Seattle. Adults (18 and older) can sign up to learn Tae Kwon Do, a Korean martial art known for its fast sparring techniques, dynamic forms, and strong kicks. The club is focused on self-improvement in a non-competitive atmosphere that promotes unity, respect, and indomitable spirit. Classes cost $30/month and meet Mondays & Thursdays 7-8:30pm and Saturdays 11:15am-1:15pm. Beginners are definitely welcome and preferred; new students can join at any time! Check out our website at www.hiawathatkd.org, email hiawathatkd@gmail.com for questions, or call (206) 684-7441 for registration information

FEBRUARY 11: Science Fair at Pathfinder K-8

FEBRUARY 11: At Hiawatha Community Center — TODDLER FUN DAY:
Valentine Extravaganza
We are your VALENTINE!!
Join us in celebrating kiddy love! As always we will have out all of our toys, including cars, balls, tumbling mats, etc.
We will have a special guest! The Balloon Buffoon dude and a KING-SIZE Bounce Toy!
2/11/2010 10:30-12:30
Cost. $3 per child or $6 per family of 3 or more.

FEBRUARY 11: Live music at Skylark Cafe and Club (WSB sponsor), 9 pm (band links on the Skylark calendar)

FEBRUARY 11: West Seattle Art Walk, 6-9 pm, venues all over West Seattle (listed here)

FEBRUARY 11: Westwood Neighborhood Council, Southwest Community Center, 7 pm (more here)

FEBRUARY 12: ‘SWEET, SWEET MUSIC’ – Give yourself and your sweetheart a Valentine’s treat by coming to the “Sweet, Sweet Music” community coffeehouse on Friday, Feb. 12, 7:30 PM in Fellowship Hall at Fauntleroy Church. “The Man Show” will feature Fauntleroy men singing favorite guy songs and displaying their talent on various instruments. $5 admission includes a trip to the dessert bar and 90 minutes of great music.

FEBRUARY 12: The Man Show at Fauntleroy Church: “The Man Show will feature the guys who played backup at two Sweet Sweet Music concerts last year. As the guys take the stage, the Bronettes will play backup. Like the other concerts, this concert features a broad array of vocal and instrumental harmony from a talented group of Fauntleroy musicians. Featured performers include Greg Dirks, Kevin Finney, Jeff Van Gilder, and David Yanacek.” 7:30 pm (for more, see this Facebook events page)

FEBRUARY 12: For West Seattle Christian Preschool, 1-3 pm; open registration begins at 8 am on Friday Feb 12th, 8 am in the activity center, 4400 42nd Ave SW

FEBRUARY 12: Sentencing set 1 pm for Rodney James, who pleaded guilty to crash that led to closure of Jade West Cafe

FEBRUARY 12-13: “Twilight” and “New Moon” doubleheader at Admiral Theater, starting at 7 pm

FEBRUARY 13: Volunteers Needed!
Delridge Natural Area Work Party – GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP
When? 02/13/10 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where? Corner of Delridge Way SW & SW Graham (Across the street from Chief Sealth
High School)
Come be a part of our goal of restoring part of Seattle’s 2500 acres of forested park land. Most of the trees in Seattle are near the end of their natural lifespan and invasive plants have choked out the seedlings that would replace the native trees. Come help us remove invasive plants and then put down a layer of mulch to prepare for planting the next generation of native trees and plants. The Delridge Natural Area is a beautiful site with the Longfellow Creek meandering through it. Two beaver ponds have developed as well, creating habitat for many different kinds of wildlife. Be sure to wear long pants, a long sleeve shirt and heavy shoes and if you have work gloves bring them as well. I have a supply of gloves as well. Also, bring water and a snack. If you have any questions, please contact me. RSVP is appreciated.
Contact: Mike Arizona 206-290-8805
E-mail: m_a1533@yahoo.com

FEBRUARY 13: West Seattle Film Forum screens “500 Days of Summer,” Southwest Branch Library, 10:30 am (more here)

FEBRUARY 13: Radio Disney is coming to visit West Seattle Thriftway to put on a Valentine’s Day show! 10:30 a.m. – 12 Noon. Dances, games, and prizes!

FEBRUARY 13: West Seattle Sweetheart Community Dance
At the Hiawatha Community Center
Saturday, February 13th
7-8pm– Beginning Swing Dance Lesson
8-10pm– Dance to Swing, Waltz, Blues, and More!
Don’t know how to dance? No worries–mini-lessons throughout the evening to keep you dancing!
Childcare Available
No partner needed. Come with or without a sweetheart.
Lots of friendly people. Singles and couples welcome!
We’ll even do a mixer to help you meet people.
Instructor and DJ: Lilli Ann Carey
www.danceforjoy.biz 206-264-5646
Questions? call Lilli Ann
Lesson and Dance $12
Lesson or Dance Only $8
Getting to the Hiawatha Community Center
2700 California Ave SW.
From California Ave., go east on Lander, south on Walnut, park on the street and enter through the drive off Walnut between West Seattle High School and the park. The Community Center is the next building north of the High School adjacent to the new athletic field.
Sponsored by
Seattle Parks and Recreation
& Hiawatha Advisory Council
206-684-7441

FEBRUARY 14: West Seattle Farmers’ Market, 10 am-2 pm, The Junction (44th/Alaska)

FEBRUARY 14: Skylark Cafe and Club (WSB sponsor) brunch and dinner specials for Valentine’s Day – read all about ‘em here

FEBRUARY 14: Board Game Afternoon at Southwest Branch Library, presented by Friends of Southwest Library, 1-4:30 pm (“Check Your Mate”)

FEBRUARY 14: Metropolitan Market in Admiral (WSB sponsor) has a harpist! 1-3 pm

FEBRUARY 14 AND 20: V-Day occurs in communities nationwide and worldwide each year in order to raise money to end violence against women and girls – including many local productions of Eve Ensler’s play, “The Vagina Monologues.” The West Seattle production of the play will take place on both Feb. 14th and 20th at 7 pm at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. All profit from ticket sales for the West Seattle performances will benefit Children of the Night (http://www.childrenofthenight.org/), an organization that rescues children from prostitution ~ providing shelter, mental health assistance, education, job placements, and a chance to get back some of their lost childhood; and Refugee Women’s Alliance Domestic Violence Program (http://www.rewa.org/domestic-violence.html), who provide refugee and immigrant women culturally and linguistically appropriate services. They offer services in 15 different languages. The global spotlight for V-Day is directed at Women of the Democratic Republic of Congo where rape is used as a weapon of war. Our efforts fund safe houses and hospitals and increase awareness of the women of the Congo who are resisting violence with courage and vision. Here is a description of the Monologues: Through heartfelt, funny, sad, incredibly moving monologues, women from all over the world talk about what they have experienced as women: love, physical and sexual abuse, fear, the glories of childbirth, isolation, sensitive and insensitive partners. Eve Ensler interviewed hundreds of women of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities for this memorable theatrical production. Tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/91252
More information on V-Day nationwide can be found here: http://www.vday.org/home
And more info on the West Seattle V-Day can be found here: http://events.vday.org/2010/community/West_Seattle_(TVM)

FEBRUARY 14: In White Center – from the WCCDA website – Lunar New Year is approaching, and we’d like to announce two happenings in the neighborhood on February 14:
Pho My Loi – 10439 16th Ave SW
Tam Thanh Cafe – 9857 17th Ave SW
There will be a Lion Dance and Firecracker show at both locations, which are free to the public.
Time is not yet determined, but expect it to be late morning/early afternoon. We will post an update once we find out!

FEBRUARY 14 AND EVERY SUNDAY: 3 pm Sundays, board games at Starbucks in Morgan Junction – some will be there, but you’re welcome to bring your own!

FEBRUARY 14: Stephanie Hargrave presents an art sale with 30+ artists to raise money for Haiti – details here

FEBRUARY 14: Free Valentine’s Day showing of the movie “Fireproof” – Admiral Theater @ 4:00 pm. Fireproof is about fire captain Caleb Holt played by Kirk Cameron whose marriage is on fire and ready to collapse. Caleb is challenged by his father to take a 40 days challenge to rescue his marriage. The movie has great insight to some of the difficulties married couples face and the importance of not giving up. Since it’s free bring the whole family and your neighbors and why not your brother in law and the people at work. For more info: www.calvarychapelwestseattle.org or 206 935-4487. Sponsored by: Calvary Chapel West Seattle

FEBRUARY 15 AND EVERY MONDAY: Trivia night at Christo’s on Alki with Tom Hutyler, starts at 7 pm. Cash prizes, and a new menu featuring new items and lower prices. Happy hour begins at 6:30 and Trivia Contest at 7…bring your friends and test your knowledge.

FEBRUARY 15 AND EVERY MONDAY: Bingo at Alki UCC church – doors open at 5:30 pm, games start at 6:30 pm (read more here)

FEBRUARY 15 AND EVERY MONDAY: West Seattle Duplicate Bridge Club, West Seattle Eagles Lodge 4426 Calif. Ave SW, 11 am every Monday. Contact Sue for info, 206-938-0179

FEBRUARY 15-19: Midwinter break for Seattle Public Schools

FEBRUARY 15: Sustainable West Seattle general meeting, 7 pm, location TBA

FEBRUARY 15: Pittsburgh-based agitator Anne Feeney performs music that she says is
designed to “comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.” She is returning to West Seattle’s Highland Park neighborhood to perform on February 15. Feeney’s bottomless song-bag draws on Irish, bluegrass, traditional, labor, pop, folk and contemporary material. She’s as likely to sing a traditional song or an obscure gem by one of her many friends in the singer/songwriter circuit as she is one of her own award-winning songs. Feeney’s anthem, “Have You Been to Jail for Justice?” is featured on Peter, Paul and Mary’s CD, “In These Times,” and also on “Carry It On,” – their 5 CD boxed set. That song was also featured in “Get Up/Stand Up: The History of Pop and Protest,” a documentary featuring the greatest protest songs of all time, which aired nationally on PBS, and worldwide. Her latest release is “Dump the Bosses Off Your Back.” The fifteen song CD includes six new songs from Feeney as well as musical contributions from Commander Cody, the Austin Lounge Lizards, Emma’s Revolution and an all-star cast of Pittsburgh musicians. While Feeney may prefer the excitement of performances at rallies and demonstrations, she knows that many of her fans prefer pepper-spray free environments to listen to the songs and stories that make up her sometimes caustic, sometimes hilarious, always inspiring show. The woman that Utah Phillips calls the “best labor singer in North America” will perform at: Highland Park Community of Christ, 8611 11th Ave SW, West Seattle. Doors open at 6PM, the concert begins at 7PM. Admission is $10. Highland Park Peace and Justice Events is hosting and promoting the event. HPPJE is a neighborhood venture to bring talented artists and performers with messages of social significance to the Highland Park and White Center areas. Everyone is invited – all ages, ethnicities, genders, religions or personal persuasions! For more information about this and other upcoming events check online at: www.HPPeaceJustice.wordpress.com. With additional questions or requests for reserved disabled seating, e-mail: hppeacejustice@gmail.com.

FEBRUARY 15: Free Weight Management Class at your local West Seattle Curves. Come to learn the first steps about how to lose weight. Then come to the next class to learn how to keep it off. The first class will be held February 15th at 10:30 am or 6:10 pm. Please call to reserve a seat.
West Seattle Curves – 3280 California Ave SW. – 206 932-5650

FEBRUARY 15: Every Monday 7-8:30pm Ballroom & Latin dancing at Kenyon Hall
$15 drop in. More info www.balorico.blogspot.com – first Monday of the month, free ballroom/Latin dancing lessons at 6 pm

FEBRUARY 16: Tuesday, February 16th, 5:30-8:00pm – Mardi Gras Dinner & Dancing at Bridge Park! Join us for some Southern cooking and Fat Tuesday merriment! Live music, authentic cuisine, and an all around good time! “Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez!” Space is limited for this special event! $5 fee. Please call to RSVP: 206-938-6394 FREE Parking!
Bridge Park Retirement Community
3204 SW Morgan Street, Seattle, WA 98126
206-938-6394
Take a tour, and enter for a chance to win $50 CASH!

FEBRUARY 16-18: Alki Kid’s Place Day Camp. Alki Kid’s Place is hosting a Mid-Winter Break Day Camp Tuesday, February 16 – Thursday, February 18 from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm for children ages 4 – 14. Join us for games, crafts, stories, snacks, movies, baking projects, beach walks and much more. Lunch is included. $50 per child for full day or $25 for half days (9-1 or 1-6) at Alki UCC, 6115 SW Hinds Street Call Cheryl to register: 938-0145 or email alkikidsplace@aol.com

FEBRUARY 16: Neighborhood Service Centers closed, furlough day (full list here)

FEBRUARY 16: Sustainable West Seattle meeting – and this time it’s in South Park! 7 pm (full details)

FEBRUARY 16: West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting, Southwest Precinct, 7 pm

FEBRUARY 17: Delridge Neighborhoods District Council meeting, Youngstown Arts Center, 7 pm

FEBRUARY 17: The Kiwanis Club of West Seattle welcomes the Honorable Mike Heavey, King County Superior Court Judge. Please join us for our weekly meeting on Wednesday February 17th at 7am. The topic will be Jury Duty. The West Seattle Kiwanis club is one of the first service clubs established in West Seattle, and was started in 1929. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. The Kiwanis Club of West Seattle offers you the opportunity to share your experience, knowledge, and time in service to the community. This service is great fun and builds fellowship with other members. Excellent, diverse programs can be enjoyed at our weekly meetings. Membership is open to all men and women who possess a genuine interest in serving the community. The club meets at 7am every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, and Noon every 2nd Wednesday, at Be’s Restaurant in the Junction, at 4509 California Ave SW. Park in rear lot and enter the rear door. For more information, contact Warren Lawless at 206-938-8032 or ewl@westseattle.com

FEBRUARY 18: Alki Community Council meeting, 7 pm at Alki UCC (more info here)

FEBRUARY 18: Seattle Channel program about Neal Chism, who plucks trash from the Duwamish

FEBRUARY 19: Seattle City Council Development/Sustainability Committee to be briefed on mayor’s proposal to put White Center annexation on the ballot this November, Seattle City Council chambers

FEBRUARY 19: Knit Night at C & P Coffee with Seattle Yarn Company, 6:30 pm (RSVP – read more about it on Seattle yarn’s website, here)

FEBRUARY 19: Friday Skate Night returns to Alki Community Center! Through Friday, May 15, 2009, except for furlough days. Time is from 6:45 pm- 8:45 pm every Friday. Cost is $3 per person. Skates are available on site. For more information please call 206-684 -7430.

FEBRUARY 20: Authentic Home open house, 10am – 2pm. Color challenged? Visit Authentic Home as I will be available to answer any interior design, fabric and or paint questions. It is open to the public. Authentic Home is launching a new fabric line along with a new website this month. 4151 California SW.

FEBRUARY 20: Seed Swap presented by Community Harvest of Southwest Seattle, South Seattle Community College, 1-4 pm

FEBRUARY 21: Big electronics/appliances recycling event at Fauntleroy Church (details here)

FEBRUARY 21: Deadline for signing up for West Seattle Girls’ Softball (details here)

FEBRUARY 22: West Seattle Preschool Fair hosted by Southwest Early Learning Preschool; 5:30pm – 8:30pm; Saint John the Baptist Church’s Community Hall, next to West Seattle High School:
Parents and Guardians invited to West Seattle Preschool Fair
Are you looking for a preschool, nursery school, or full daycare for your child? Are you interested in meeting representatives from local schools to discuss their programs? If so, Southwest Early Learning Preschool is hosting its 1st Annual West Seattle Preschool Fair.
What? West Seattle Preschool Fair
Where? Saint John Community Hall, 3050 California Ave SW (next to West Seattle High School)
When? Monday, February 22; 5:30pm to 8:30pm
The fair is FREE and open to the public – just show up! The event will feature the Families Read Workshop by Page Ahead from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. In the Families Read Workshop, parents learn methods and receive resources to develop their child’s literacy skills. Reservations are only required to attend the workshop. Childcare is only offered to participants of the workshop. Please contact Jenelle, the preschool fair coordinator at jenelle.forde@soundchildcare.org or (206) 518-0261 to reserve a space in the workshop or register for the fair, if you are a school or childcare agency.
Participating Programs:
A Child Becomes Preschool
Cometa Preschool
Community College Co-op Preschools
Community Day School Association
Community School of West Seattle
Delridge Kiddie Academy
Hope Lutheran Preschool
Life Learning Center & Life Preschool
Little Pilgrim Preschool
Room to Grow Preschool
Southwest Early Learning Preschool
The Cove School
Three Tree Montessori School
West Seattle Montessori School (WSB sponsor)

FEBRUARY 22: Parks and Green Spaces Levy Oversight Committee meeting, Parks HQ downtown, 7 pm

FEBRUARY 23: Parent School Advocacy Night at High Point Neighborhood Center, 6:30 pm

FEBRUARY 24: Highland Park Action Committee meeting, Highland Park Improvement Club, 7 pm

FEBRUARY 24: Community chat with School Board rep Steve Sundquist, High Point Library, 10 am

FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 14: Girl Scout Cookie sales! More here

FEBRUARY 26: February 26, 2010, Friday, 10 am to 2 pm, West Seattle Garden Club is meeting at the Alki Congregational Church, 6115 SW Hinds Street. A Business meeting will start the morning program, followed by the Study program to be given by member Nell Rehm on “Valentine’s Day at Crissy Florist’s”. Commentary on the Design and Horticulture Exhibits will be made prior to the Lunch Break at noon. Lunch is Brown Bag, with dessert and beverages furnished by the Club. Following lunch the Afternoon Speaker will be Corinne Kennedy, who is Lead Garden Designer at West Seattle Nursery. Her subject, “New and Unusual Plants and How to Use Them in Containers and in the Landscape”. For more information call 206-932-2540. $5.00 Donation

FEBRUARY 27: Westside Blues benefit concert at WSUU (Masonic Hall, 40th/Edmunds), doors open at 7, $10/door, acts include the Delta 88 Revival, the Blue Grasshoppers, Lost Dynasty, Phil Mariconda, Lee Corley (flyer here)

FEBRUARY 27: Community chat with School Board rep Steve Sundquist, High Point Library, 2:30 pm

MARCH 1: CoolMom monthly West Seattle meeting – 7 pm at C & P Coffee.

MARCH 6: The Fauntleroy Children’s Center is hosting its 23rd annual dinner and auction on Saturday, March 6th. The theme is “Be a Superhero, support FCC!” Costumes are welcome! The event starts at 5:30 with silent auctions, moving into dinner at 7:00 and the dessert auction and live auctions taking place at 8:00pm. The auction will be held at the Hall at Fauntleroy, 9131 California Avenue SW, 98136. Tickets cost $50 per person and include dinner and gratuity. Child care will be offered on-site at the Fauntleroy Children’s Center for $20 per child. Children will be served dinner and snacks and are encouraged to bring their pajamas! Come one, come all and help support FCC. If you have questions, please call 932-9590.

MARCH 10-APRIL 3: “Sunlight” at ArtsWest

MARCH 12: Seattle Lutheran High School dinner/auction, Brockey Center at South Seattle Community College

MARCH 13: Sanislo Elementary’s 4th Grade Used Book Sale!
Sanislo Elementary School
1812 SW Myrtle St – (206) 252-8380
Saturday, March 13th from 10 am- 2 pm.
Sanislo’s 4th graders are having a Used Book sale to raise money for their annual educational overnight trip. There will be many books of all types for sale as well as coffee, tea and treats. You are invited to this fun event! If you have books that you would like to donate, drop them by the school or call Lisa at 206-767-3561 for other arrangements.

MARCH 14: Board Game Afternoon at Southwest Branch Library, presented by Friends of Southwest Library, 1-4:30 pm (“Pi Day”)

MARCH 15: ArtsWest announces its next season, be there! free! 7:30 pm

MARCH 15: Be part of the mayor’s Youth and Families Initiative – join a meeting at Denny International Middle School, 7 pm (more details here)

MARCH 17: Seattle Free School presents a class on facilitating Seattle Free School classes (aimed at having more of them here in West Seattle!), West Seattle (Admiral) Library branch, 7:45 pm

MARCH 19: WSB coverage note – MOPS

MARCH 21: SoundYoga (WSB sponsor) offers free Sunday yoga, 11 am

MARCH 23: The always-popular Fauntleroy Food Fest and FCA Annual Meeting will be Tuesday, March 23; 5:30 PM at The Hall at Fauntleroy. Mark your calendar for a leisurely evening of tasting, visiting, deciding, and browsing community information tables activities.

MARCH 25: Author Reading and Signing at West Seattle Branch, Seattle Public Libraries
“All About Lulu” by Bainbridge Island author Jonathan Evison
When: March 25th, 2010
Time: 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Where: West Seattle Library, 2306 42nd Ave SW
Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome.
The event is co-sponsored by Square One Books (WSB sponsor)
Copies of the book will be for sale at the reading.

MARCH 27: Seafair Commodores Bowl-a-thon at West Seattle Bowl, 11 am

MARCH 29-APRIL 2: Spring Break for Seattle Public Schools (full calendar here)

APRIL 4: First West Seattle Spokespeople bike ride, meet at Alki Bike and Board, 2606 California SW, 10 am (and every 1st Sunday) – see the original announcement here

APRIL 10: High Point Summer Youth Activities Fair, 10 am-1 pm (more here)

APRIL 11: Board Game Afternoon at Southwest Branch Library, presented by Friends of Southwest Library, 1-4:30 pm

APRIL 17: Black Tie Bingo to support Providence Mount St. Vincent (watch this page)

APRIL 17: Duwamish Alive! read more here

APRIL 28-MAY 23: “Tell Me on a Sunday” at ArtsWest

APRIL 28: Public meeting with Parks Superintendent Tim Gallagher, Delridge Community Center, details TBA

APRIL 29: Author Reading and Signing at Southwest Branch, Seattle Public Libraries
“Guernica” by Tacoma author Dave Boling
When: April 29th, 2010
Time: 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Where: Southwest Branch Library, 9010 35th Ave SW
Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome.
The event is co-sponsored by Square One Books (WSB sponsor)
Copies of the book will be for sale at the reading.

APRIL 30: “Instruments of Change” gala fundraiser for West Seattle Food Bank. The Hall at Fauntleroy, 6 pm. More info here

MAY 2010: 1st Avenue South onramp to westbound West Seattle Bridge will be permanently closed, no access at that spot until new ramp is open in late 2011 as part of Spokane Street Viaduct Widening Project

MAY 8: 6th annual West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day, coordinated by WSB

MAY 24: Memorial Day means the start of weekend 1-4 pm open houses at Alki Lighthouse

JUNE 5: Delridge Day, at Delridge Community Center, tentatively scheduled for 11 am-3 pm

JUNE 6: Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure, not on The Viaduct this year, Seattle Center instead

JUNE 8: Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare class, free, Delridge Library, 6:30 pm (full info here)

JUNE 12-13: Tentatively scheduled dates for Morgan Junction Community Festival

JUNE 15: West Seattle High School Grad Night

JUNE 18-19: Relay for Life of West Seattle (more details here)

JUNE 22: Last scheduled day of classes for Seattle Public Schools (full calendar here)

JULY 9-10-11: West Seattle Summer Fest!

JULY 18: The West Seattle Garden Tour celebrates the art of gardening for its 16th year on Sunday, July 18, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s self-guided tour showcases seven residential gardens and one public garden and includes a noontime lecture. Tickets for the tour are $15, which includes lecture admission, (children under 12 are free). Tickets will be available throughout the Seattle metro area as well as on-line beginning in early June. For additional information about the gardens, lecture, ticket outlets, beneficiaries and sponsors please visit our website at: http://www.westseattlegardentour.com

JULY 24: West Seattle American Legion Post 160 Grand Parade!

JULY 29: Admiral Neighborhood Association’s Summer Concerts at Hiawatha series begins

JULY 31: Seafair Torchlight Parade

AUGUST 6-8: Seafair Air Show (Blue Angels!) and Hydro Races

NOVEMBER 6: Gathering of Neighbors, site TBD

If you’re working way in advance and would rather send us something by “snail mail,” you’ll find that address here. Thanks!

OTHER CALENDARS:
Skylark Cafe and Club (WSB sponsor) live music
Shipwreck Tavern live music
Seattle Public Library weekly events (systemwide)
34th District Democrats
Easy Street in-store performances
Kenyon Hall
Providence Mount St. Vincent
South Seattle Community College
Sustainable West Seattle
West Seattle Community Centers and Parks
West Seattle Movies on the Wall
West Seattle PCC Classes
Seattle Dance Info Calendar
Puget Sound Blood Center (looking for mobile blood drives)
Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center